Athens Area Five Day Forecast Ally A
Today we will see sunny skies with a high of 64 and humidity at 58 percent. East wind around 6 mph. The record high for today is 83 set in 1989. Tonight expect partly cloudy skies with an overnight low near 43 and light winds.
Athens woman granted mental exam in alleged arson case
An Athens County judge granted a mental examination for Lisa May, 35, delaying her trial on charges of aggravated arson and intimidation tied to a Nov 2015 fire. A Dec 1 status conference will assess her competency as defense and prosecution clash over expert arson witnesses and discovery in the case.
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Charge dropped against mother of baby who died in Ohio
Springfield Ohio A child endangering charge against 19 year old Shania Delander the mother of 6 week old Liam Lee Spencer who died in a Clark County motel western Ohio has been dropped. Prosecutor says insufficient evidence to present to grand jury though charges could be refiled if new evidence emerges. Brian Lee Spencer Jr the baby's father also faces a grand jury decision. Investigators found signs of abuse and neglect while autopsy results are pending.
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Local criminal incidents and thefts reported in Athens County
On Oct 12 deputies responded to Bargain Billys parking lot for an unresponsive female in a vehicle she was overdosed and transported to hospital. narcotics found in vehicle and on person. A shooting report in Trimble Two with infant present, no suspect identified. A stolen white Ford Ranger license FXD2478 reported on Oct 13. OHIO University Police noted thefts of university computers at Irvine Hall and Academic Research Center.
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Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day in Shawnee set for Oct 16
The 22nd annual Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day runs noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 16 in Shawnee National Register Historic District Perry County. Activities include exhibits, panel discussions, a live speakeasy theme Temperance and Taverns, a temperance parade, music, food, the Southern Perry County Quilt Show, and child activities along Main Street. A Buckeye Trail Association hike at 10:30 a.m. and a village walking tour at 1 p.m. conclude prior to a broader celebration of Hocking Valley Coal Fields across Athens Hocking Morgan and Perry counties. Carthage Two trustees hold special session October 17 at 8 a.m. to review job applicants and truck bids.
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Ohio U Eyes Repeat as GameDay Recycling Challenge Champion
Ohio University aims to defend its 95 percent diversion rate title at this Saturday's home football game. Campus Recycling will place bins for every landfill receptacle and distribute blue bags to tailgaters, with support from the Voinovich School, Facilities Management, and OU Athletics to boost participation and education. Bobcat fans receive praise for reducing landfill waste and improving recycling and composting at games.
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